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Tray for slide processing

a slide and tray technology, applied in the field of automatic processing of biological slides, can solve problems such as accidents and mistakes that can create mix-ups

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-24
CYTYC CORP
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This process creates opportunities for mistakes and accidents to create a mix-up.

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[0011]Embodiments of the present invention are described below. It is, however, expressly noted that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, which are provided by way of example and not limitation.

[0012]The carriers disclosed herein are best suited for use with ThinPrep® TP2000 (Cytyc Corp.) or ThinPrep® TP3000 (Cytyc Corp.). However, the carriers disclosed herein can be used with any of the processors currently on the market or later developed. The carriers of the illustrated embodiments provide for retaining the unique relationship between a sample vial and a prepared slide, while minimizing the chance for separation of the slide from its corresponding vial or creating confusion or doubt as to the correct relationship.

[0013]Thus, in the first aspect, the present invention relates to a carrier for slide processing, comprising a location configured to hold a vial and a location configured to hold a slide; and a location configured to hold a filter.

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Abstract

A carrier for slide processing comprises a plurality of first locations, each configured to hold a vial containing a biological sample, and a corresponding plurality of second locations, each configured to hold a slide.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is in the field of automated processing of biological slides. In particular, the present invention is in the field of trays used for holding the biological sample and the slide.BACKGROUND[0002]Several automated sample processors are known in the art for the preparation of slides with cells taken from biological specimen. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,143,627, 5,282,978, and 6,562,299, and U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2003-0207455 A1 and 2003-0207456 A1 describe several of such automated systems.[0003]In certain automated systems, such as the ThinPrep® TP2000 (Cytyc Corp.), the user manually feeds the slides and the vials containing the biological sample to the processor. Once the cells are smeared on the slide, a one-to-one relationship between the sample vial and the microscope slide is established, which needs to be maintained until the slide is reviewed by a medical expert. This one-to-one relationship is often referre...

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IPC IPC(8): B01L9/00
CPCB01L9/06B01L9/52G02B21/34G01N1/312B01L2300/0822C12M23/48C12M41/48B01L3/508B01L2200/025B01L2200/021B01L2300/021B01L2200/18
Inventor SAKAL, ROBERTPATENAUDE, KEVINGIRARDI, MARK
Owner CYTYC CORP